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Recess weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

Thinking of visiting Recess in January? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Recess includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 10°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 4°C. January often features the most temperate temperatures compared to other months.

Precipitation

Recess in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 24 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Recess. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Recess climate page with graphs.

 

Recess, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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